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The Master Mystery, Happy Anniversary! It’s Premiere a Mystery for Almost a Century

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Mar 1, 2015

On Thursday morning, November 7, 1918 at the Strand Theater (1579 Broadway, New York City), the first five episodes of The Master Mystery, were shown in a special trade showing. Harry Houdini attended, seated in a stage box. From the report in Brooklyn Life, Mr. Houdini’s performance in the serial read more

Nancy Drew … Reporter, Happy Anniversary? Well, Almost, but Let’s Celebrate Anyway!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 18, 2015

On a Friday in the autumn of 1938 the cinematic story of America’s favorite, young female detective continued; filming on Nancy Drew, Reporter was scheduled to begin on October 17, but instead began on October 29, 1938.[1] The film was ready for the Press to view on January 20, 1939, in Los Angeles read more

Nancy Drew … Reporter, Happy Anniversary? Well, Almost, but Let’s Celebrate Anyway!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 18, 2015

On a Friday in the autumn of 1938 the cinematic story of America’s favorite, young female detective continued; filming on Nancy Drew, Reporter was scheduled to begin on October 17, but instead began on October 29, 1938.[1] The film was ready for the Press to view on January 20, 1939, in Los Angeles read more

Nancy Drew … Reporter, Happy Anniversary? Well, Almost, but Let’s Celebrate Anyway!

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 18, 2015

On a Friday in the autumn of 1938 the cinematic story of America’s favorite, young female detective continued; filming on Nancy Drew, Reporter was scheduled to begin on October 17, but instead began on October 29, 1938.[1] The film was ready for the Press to view on January 20, 1939, in Los Angeles read more

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY: Now…Unshred My Heart!

CineMaven's Essays from the Couch Posted by Theresa Brown on Feb 14, 2015

 ‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.’   Gosh, I dunno. I don’t know about that. I STILL struggle to reconcile that philosophy with my heart. Movies, you see, already have it alllll figured out. And since I willingly admit movies are smarter than read more

The Big Combo, Happy Anniversary! Premiered February 13th, 1955?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 13, 2015

First as to date, I should begin by saying that on Sunday, February 13th, 1955, The Big Combo premiered in Japan and the United States. But, that is incorrect. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has the Los Angeles release date as March 23, 1955.[1] The New York opening was on March 25 read more

The Big Combo, Happy Anniversary! Premiered February 13th, 1955?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 13, 2015

First as to date, I should begin by saying that on Sunday, February 13th, 1955, The Big Combo premiered in Japan and the United States. But, that is incorrect. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has the Los Angeles release date as March 23, 1955.[1] The New York opening was on March 25 read more

The Big Combo, Happy Anniversary! Premiered February 13th, 1955?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 13, 2015

First as to date, I should begin by saying that on Sunday, February 13th, 1955, The Big Combo premiered in Japan and the United States. But, that is incorrect. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has the Los Angeles release date as March 23, 1955.[1] The New York opening was on March 25 read more

Happy 5th Birthday, GlamAmor!

GlamAmor Posted by on Feb 10, 2015

This week I celebrate the birthday of GlamAmor and, incredibly, it's just turned five!  Though the company started late in 2009, the website went live February 8, 2010, and that is the milestone I mark each year.  I'm proud to say that everything I do remains centered on classic cinema and read more

Happy birthday, Jack Lemmon!

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Feb 8, 2015

Today is the 90th birthday of one of the most lovable actors that ever lived: Mr. Jack Lemmon. He never fails to bring a smile to my face, thanks to his warmth, his humility, his kindness, and of course, his absolutely crazy talent for comedy. I loved showing my friends in high school Some Like it H read more

Witness for the Prosecution, Happy Anniversary! A Delicious Treat Served, February 6th, 1958?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 6, 2015

  First the Appetizer: Witness for the Prosecution had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, at the Warner Beverly Hills Theater (9404 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills), on December 17, 1957; thereby qualifying for the 1958 Academy Awards.[1] Of course film-exhibitors, circuit officials, indust read more

Witness for the Prosecution, Happy Anniversary! A Delicious Treat Served, February 6th, 1958?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 6, 2015

  First the Appetizer: Witness for the Prosecution had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, at the Warner Beverly Hills Theater (9404 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills), on December 17, 1957; thereby qualifying for the 1958 Academy Awards.[1] Of course film-exhibitors, circuit officials, indust read more

Witness for the Prosecution, Happy Anniversary! A Delicious Treat Served, February 6th, 1958?

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Feb 6, 2015

  First the Appetizer: Witness for the Prosecution had its World Premiere in Los Angeles, at the Warner Beverly Hills Theater (9404 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills), on December 17, 1957; thereby qualifying for the 1958 Academy Awards.[1] Of course film-exhibitors, circuit officials, indust read more

Happy Martin Luther King Day!

The Timothy Carey Experience Posted by Marisa on Jan 19, 2015

To celebrate the birthday anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy to the African-American community, I’m re-posting this entry from October of 2013. I still can’t get over these pictures. They are such a treasure. ****** I am so. excited. to be bringing you today’ read more

Happy 111th, Cary!

Love Letters to Old Hollywood Posted by Michaela on Jan 18, 2015

 Let's all just sit and stare at that beautiful face for a few minutes... Okay, I'll be serious. Cary Grant may have the most handsome face in history, but he was always more than his looks. Like Fred Astaire, he had class, grace, modesty, generosity, and enormous talent. (There's a reason Gen read more

Kay Francis, Happy Birthday! 1930s Super-Star! Born January 13th

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 13, 2015

The exceptional Kay Francis was born on Friday the 13th, 1905 and died in August of 1968. She is most likely, the largest of Hollywood’s Golden era forgotten stars, although, this statement has been made repeatedly, it is true none the less. She made more than seventy movies in just seventeen years read more

Kay Francis, Happy Birthday! 1930s Super-Star! Born January 13th

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 13, 2015

The exceptional Kay Francis was born on Friday the 13th, 1905 and died in August of 1968. She is most likely, the largest of Hollywood’s Golden era forgotten stars, although, this statement has been made repeatedly, it is true none the less. She made more than seventy movies in just seventeen years read more

Kay Francis, Happy Birthday! 1930s Super-Star! Born January 13th

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 13, 2015

The exceptional Kay Francis was born on Friday the 13th, 1905 and died in August of 1968. She is most likely, the largest of Hollywood’s Golden era forgotten stars, although, this statement has been made repeatedly, it is true none the less. She made more than seventy movies in just seventeen years read more

A happy ending in South Pasadena?

Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Jan 13, 2015

Jack Albin took this photo of Carole Lombard in September 1937, awaiting Clark Gable to finish his rehearsal of "Cimarron" on "Lux Radio Theater." (I initially was informed this pic was from 1939, but a check of the covers of Screen Book and Hollywood, featuring Barbara Stanwyck and Dorothy Lamour r read more

Louise Rainer, Happy Birthday! Born January 12th, 1910, in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Jan 12, 2015

  Louise Rainer would have been 105 years today but we lost this shining star on December 30, 2014, in London. “Just as the light of a sun is seen for years to come even after it kindles no flame we will see the Rainer light still bright on the silver-screen and in our homes so keen in read more
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